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Cheap flights from Malaysia to Cairns from $304

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 25/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KUL — CNS
4 Apr — 11 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Malaysia to Cairns

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Cheapest flights from Malaysia to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Malaysia to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 March 2026.

Wed 17/616:30
KUL
-
CNS
1 stop11h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 24/612:10
CNS
-
KUL
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3$823
Mon 13/406:40
KUL
-
CNS
3 stops33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/419:00
CNS
-
KUL
1 stop17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3$856
Mon 15/607:05
KUL
-
CNS
2 stops23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 24/612:10
CNS
-
KUL
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3$870
Wed 15/416:55
KUL
-
CNS
2 stops24h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/406:45
CNS
-
KUL
2 stops25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3$886
Wed 17/616:30
KUL
-
CNS
1 stop11h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 27/616:55
CNS
-
KUL
2 stops21h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3$899
Tue 16/616:30
KUL
-
CNS
2 stops16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 24/612:10
CNS
-
KUL
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3$911
Wed 17/616:30
KUL
-
CNS
1 stop11h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 29/616:55
CNS
-
KUL
2 stops21h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3$916
Sat 20/622:00
KUL
-
CNS
1 stop18h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 24/612:10
CNS
-
KUL
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3$918
Thu 16/422:20
PEN
-
CNS
2 stops18h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/410:15
CNS
-
PEN
2 stops24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$1,043
Thu 6/813:00
PEN
-
CNS
2 stops20h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 10/812:35
CNS
-
PEN
2 stops25h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 3/3$1,468
Thu 6/817:20
PEN
-
CNS
1 stop21h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 10/818:15
CNS
-
PEN
1 stop17h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 2/3$1,476
Sat 4/407:30
PEN
-
CNS
2 stops29h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 8/412:35
CNS
-
PEN
2 stops53h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 4/3$1,590

Find flight deals from Malaysia to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Malaysia to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 5 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$823

One-way from

$304
17/6-24/6
  • 17/6-24/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 50m total
  • Malaysia to Cairns
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25/3
  • 25/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 45m total
  • Malaysia to Cairns
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Malaysia to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 5 March 2026.
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Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 5/6

13:10-15:00

2 stops47h 50m

Cairns

Thu 18/6

13:40-16:40

2 stops29h 00m

$1,383

PenangCairns

PEN - CNS

PENCNS

Penang Intl

Thu 6/8

11:05-17:00

1 stop27h 55m

Cairns

Mon 10/8

18:15-09:25

1 stop17h 10m

$1,468

PenangCairns

PEN - CNS

PENCNS

Penang Intl

Thu 6/8

13:00-11:50

2 stops20h 50m

Cairns

Mon 10/8

12:35-12:00

2 stops25h 25m

$1,468

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 20/6

13:25-10:35

2 stops19h 10m

Cairns

Tue 30/6

06:00-20:25

2 stops16h 25m

$1,550

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 16/6

20:40-17:00

1 stop18h 20m

Cairns

Tue 30/6

13:55-08:10

2 stops20h 15m

$1,662

PenangCairns

PEN - CNS

PENCNS

Penang Intl

Thu 16/4

19:35-17:00

1 stop19h 25m

Cairns

Thu 23/4

19:10-08:30

2 stops39h 20m

$1,665

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 17/6

17:40-15:00

2 stops19h 20m

Cairns

Wed 24/6

13:40-16:40

2 stops29h 00m

$1,809

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 16/6

13:10-15:00

2 stops23h 50m

Cairns

Wed 24/6

13:40-16:40

2 stops29h 00m

$1,809

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 15/6

17:40-15:00

2 stops19h 20m

Cairns

Wed 24/6

13:40-16:40

2 stops29h 00m

$1,809

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 5/6

20:40-16:55

1 stop18h 15m

Cairns

Thu 18/6

16:35-05:15

1 stop14h 40m

$1,887

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Malaysia to Cairns

How often are flights from Malaysia to Cairns delayed?

About 22% of weekly flights between Malaysia and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 136 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Malaysia to Cairns flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Malaysia to Cairns flights?

Over the past year, Juneyao Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Malaysia to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from Malaysia?

    Located just 4.4 km from the city centre, Cairns (CNS) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cairns from Malaysia.

  • How long is the flight from Malaysia to Cairns?

    Airlines like Cathay Pacific, Qantas Airways, and Singapore Airlines fly from Malaysia to Cairns in about 17h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 30h. The distance from Malaysia to Cairns is about 5300 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Malaysia to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Malaysia to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Malaysia to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Malaysia to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Malaysia to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Malaysia to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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